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Former Shin Bet Officer Questions Whether an LGBTQ Unit Ever Existed
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First reported by Kan News · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
Former Shin Bet officer Tamir Mandovsky said he saw no LGBTQ events or unit during his 2012 to 2022 service. His remarks followed reports that Shin Bet chief David Zini canceled an LGBTQ event, ordered invitations withdrawn, and moved dedicated LGBTQ funds into the general budget.
- 01Tamir Mandovsky said he saw no Shin Bet LGBTQ events during his 2012 to 2022 service.
- 02He said many LGBTQ colleagues served with him, but no one demanded such events.
- 03Reports said Shin Bet chief David Zini canceled an LGBTQ event and withdrew invitations.
- 04Organizers said requests for banners, flags, screensavers, and agency systems were all denied.
- 05The report said the agency’s LGBTQ budget was redirected to the general budget.
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